Red Wings Recall Emmerton

News:Cory Emmerton was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Monday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: A broken foot to Joakim Andersson is the latest in a long line of center injuries that have forced the Red Wings to dip further into the minors for replacements. Cory Emmerton figures to assume a regular spot in the lineup for the Red Wings, but more than likely outside of a top-six role.

Red Wings Demote Emmerton

Analysis: It appears Cory Emmerton was recalled by the Wings on Wednesday just as a paper move. He'll continue to see regular duty at Grand Rapids but could be up again if further injuries strike the Red Wings' forward ranks.

Red Wings Recall Emmerton

Analysis: The Wings suffered yet another injury at forward Tuesday with Darren Helm leaving the game with an upper-body injury, necessitating Cory Emmerton's callup. It's uncertain as of yet whether or not Helm will officially be ruled out for Thursday's game vs. the Avs, but Emmerton will step in at center if that's the case.

Red Wings Send Emmerton To Minors

Analysis:Cory Emmerton and three other players were recalled Wednesday to fill out the Red Wings' practice lines with several skaters still in Sochi for the Olympics, but they will all be sent to the minors for the weekend. Grand Rapids plays three games in three days and will be in need of all the bodies they can get.

Wings Recall Emmerton

Analysis:Cory Emmerton has two assists in 11 games this season, but should crack the lineup with Johan Franzen, Henrik Zetterberg, and Stephen Weiss all sidelined with injuries. It should be a short stint though, seeing as the Wings don't consider him a long-term option at center.

Wings' Emmerton Clears Waivers

News:Cory Emmerton cleared waivers Sunday and has been assigned to AHL Grand Rapids, Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News reports.

Analysis:Cory Emmerton had two assists and a minus-1 rating through 11 NHL games this season. The fact that he cleared waivers so easily could mean that the Wings won't be too shy about bringing him back up. He can still be ignored in all fantasy formats.

Red Wings Place Emmerton On Waivers

Analysis: With Cory Emmerton nearing a return from his finger injury and no spot on the 23-man roster available for him to fill, the Red Wings decided that waiving him was the best option. If he passes through waivers unclaimed, he'll be reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids.

Wings Place Emmerton On IR

Analysis: The move frees up a roster spot for the team to activate Jonathan Ericsson, who is returning from a rib injury. Cory Emmerton's IR stint is likely retroactive to when his injury occurred on January 18, so he'll be eligible to be activated in less than a week.

Wings' Emmerton Out Monday With Injury

News:Cory Emmerton will miss Monday's game against the Blues with a hand injury, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis:Cory Emmerton will be replaced by Darren Helm in the starting lineup Monday after he sustained a minor injury to his hand in the team's last game. It is considered a minor injury and he is expected to return for Wednesday's game against the Blackhawks.

Red Wings Recall Emmerton

News:Cory Emmerton was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: Joakim Andersson is the latest Red Wings forward to fall victim to injury, allowing Cory Emmerton to move up to the big club for at least one game. Emmerton had no goals and two assists in nine games with the Red Wings earlier this season.

Red Wings Send Emmerton Back To Minors

Analysis:Cory Emmerton failed to give the Red Wings much of a lift as the fourth-line center over the last few games, prompting the team to demote him and call up Luke Glendening in an attempt to bolster the attack. Emmerton has two points and a minus-1 rating in nine games on the season.

Wings Recall Emmerton

News:Cory Emmerton was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids on Tuesday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis:Cory Emmerton played in four games with the Red Wings early in the season, but has mostly been with AHL Grand Rapids. In 18 games in the minors, he has three goals and 11 assists. He will give the Red Wings some additional depth at forward.

Wings Reassign Emmerton

News: The Red Wings assigned Cory Emmerton to AHL Grand Rapids on Friday, the team's official site reports.

Analysis:Cory Emmerton appeared in four games with the Wings, notching an assist and two PIMs. He'll head back to Grand Rapids for now, but will likely be back at some point when the Wings need some reinforcements.

Detroit's Emmerton Back On Roster

News: After clearing waivers, Cory Emmerton is back in Detroit as the fourth-line center, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: It was an up-and-down weekend for Cory Emmerton, but he appears to have a home in Detroit for a while. With Darren Helm's status still up in the air, he should hold onto the No. 4 center spot for a period of time.

Wings Put Emmerton Through Waivers

Analysis: Even with Darren Helm likely to open the season on long-term injured reserve, the Red Wings elected to stick with other forward options to replace Helm's lost production. Cory Emmerton isn't regarded as an especially skilled offensive player, compiling only eight points in 48 games.

Wings' Emmerton Has Inside Track On Roster Spot

News:Cory Emmerton may have a slight edge in earning one of the Red Wings' final roster spots, the Detroit News reports.

Analysis: Detroit has a surplus of forwards in camp, but with Darren Helm (groin, back) unlikely to be ready to start the season, Cory Emmerton has a leg up in the competition. However, he's not much of a scorer (five goals and three assists in 48 games last season) and won't be a very appealing option in most fantasy formats even if he makes the roster.

Red Wings' Emmerton Replaced In Lineup

News:Cory Emmerton was removed from Detroit's fourth line for Patrick Eaves prior to Sunday's Game 7 in Anaheim, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis:Cory Emmerton has not captured a point during the first six games of the Red Wings' first-round series, with a minus-4 rating. If Detroit advances, it'll be interesting to see if he can regain his spot in the lineup.

Emmerton Scores In Wings' Road Loss

News:Cory Emmerton provided Detroit's only offense in a 2-1 shootout loss at Vancouver on Saturday.

Analysis: Given his modest offensive totals (5-3-8 in 44 games), it's unlikely that this tally will affect many fantasy leagues' standings. He's picked up his scoring pace in the second half of this season, though he's still a ways away from being a productive scorer.

Wings' Emmerton Lights The Lamp

News:Cory Emmerton picked up a goal and an assist in Thursday's win over St. Louis.

Analysis: The Wings' bottom lines played much better Thursday than they have throughout the season, as many fourth-liners delivered their first points of the year. Cory Emmerton is seeing very limited minutes, and remains an option only in extremely deep formats as he'll be pressed to reach double-digit points over the 48-game slate.

Wings' Emmerton Ready To Roll

News:Cory Emmerton (broken finger) has recoverd from surgery and resumed playing since breaking his finger in October, MLive.com reports.

Analysis: It's expected that Cory Emmerton will be in the mix to center the team's fourth line when the regular season begins, possibly as soon as January 15 with the end of the NHL lockout early Sunday morning.

Red Wings' Emmerton Still Bothered by Broken Finger

News:Cory Emmerton is still being bothered by a broken finger, which he suffered in mid-October, Freep.com reports.

Analysis:Cory Emmerton broke his finger on Oct. 12 while playing with the Finnish Elite League and was required to undergo surgery and the insertion of a plate. He estimates that he has 60-to-65 percent mobility. He said, "the plate makes it harder on the tendons to move. It doesn't feel bad or hurt, but it's so stiff it doesn't have the range of motion to protect itself. I've been learning to do things left-handed."

Wings' Emmerton Injures Finger In Finland

News:Cory Emmerton broke his finger while playing overseas in Finland and will require surgery, the Detroit News reports.

Analysis: As a result of the surgery, Cory Emmerton is expected to be out for up to two months. However, with the NHLPA and the owners making limited tangible progress in negotiations, the injury doesn't appear as though it will cost Emmerton any games with the Red Wings.

Wings' Emmerton Getting Scratched Again Wednesday

News:Cory Emmerton will be scratched for the second straight game Wednesday, the Red Wings' official Twitter feed reports.

Analysis: He's contributed just two points and a plus-4 rating in 18 games this season, so head coach Mike Babcock is giving Fabian Brunnstrom an opportunity to seize more time by removing Cory Emmerton for the second straight game.

Wings' Emmerton Healthy Scratched Again Friday

News:Cory Emmerton will not be in the lineup for Friday's game against San Jose, the Detroit News reports.

Analysis: Another healthy scratch for Cory Emmerton. Along with Emmerton, Fabian Brunnstrom will sit out, making room for Drew Miller and Tomas Holmstrom on the fourth line. Emmerton is in his second year with the Red Wings and has two points (1G, 1A) in six games thus far. Both of those points came in the season opener, October 7, against Ottawa.

Wings' Emmerton A Healthy Scratch Tuesday

News:Cory Emmerton was a healthy scratch Tuesday for the first time all season.

Analysis: Drew Miller centered the fourth line, while it's likely that the rotation for two spots on the final line between four players will continue as long as the team's roster remains healthy. Cory Emmerton has two points (1 G, 1 A) and a plus-1 rating through six games while averaging a shade under 10 minutes per game this season.

Detroit Rookie Emmerton Has Good Night Friday

News:Cory Emmerton scored a goal and added an assist in Detroit's 5-3 win over Ottawa on Friday night.

Analysis: The rookie center played a little over eight minutes on the night and finished with a plus-2 rating. While his fantasy value is limited as he's currently playing a fourth line role, Cory Emmerton certainly didn't hurt himself with his strong debut Friday.

Emmerton Likely To Make Wings

Analysis: He was expected to make the team as a fourth-line player anyway, but now the final roster spot will likely be a battle between Fabian Brunnstrom and Ryan Johnson. Cory Emmerton will be counted on to play a responsible two-way game over limited minutes, so there's not much to get excited about here from a fantasy standpoint at the present time.

Wings Recall Emmerton

News: Emmerton has been recalled by the Wings to replace Valtteri Filppula (flu) in the lineup for Saturday's game against Chicago, MLive.com reports.

Analysis: The 22-year-old is having a decent campaign with Grand Rapids (AHL) with 23 points (6 G, 17 A) in 33 games. With the Wings' schedule giving them three full days off before Wednesday's game against New Jersey, Emmerton will likely return to Grand Rapids before the end of the weekend.

Emmerton doing little in minors

News: Red Wings center prospect Cory Emmerton has no goals and three assists in six January games for Grand Rapids of the AHL. For the season, he has three goals, 17 assists and an even rating in 38 games.

Analysis: Emmerton is a 2006 second-round pick that is lauded more for his passing skills than scoring. He is not an outstanding offensive forward and could find it very hard to crack the Detroit roster if he doesn't improve in that area. If anything, Emmerton is just a long-term Fantasy keeper, but a fringe one at that.